AA Meetings Rena, AR

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Rena, Arkansas.

The closest AA meeting to you is 3.53 miles away and meets on Tuesday at 6:30:00 PM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Van Buren, Cedarville, Rudy, and Alma.

Additional local resources: Rena NA Meetings | Rena Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship created to help alcoholics obtain sobriety. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Rena, AR as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

AA is one of most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their addiction to alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are commonly made up of small groups of individuals who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

The Best Method of Choosing an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Rena, AR

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you choose a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The 1st type of AA meeting is a new comers meeting and is not only for new comers but is a meeting that encourages them to share their stories and accept help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to either men or women. A Closed meeting simply means the group is closed to any discussion that does not involve how to stay sober from alcohol. Talking about any other drugs is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting that is simply a specific step and discussed in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings are focused around the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 traditions are different than the 12 steps. The traditions were established to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and maintaining accountability to these traditions is the reason you can attend an AA Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Rena, AR

To get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end because there is always a “before” and “after” for every meeting, where the members of the group gather outside and talk. Make sure during opening remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Don't forget to ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.